Top Rankings
Anderson 05 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 12,601 students in Anderson 05 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Anderson 05 School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
20 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
12,601 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
858 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Anderson 05 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 76 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 81 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%

Graduation Rate
84%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.67
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,294 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
174 Students
14,678 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,474 Students
106,236 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
14%
# Black Students
4,096 Students
248,106 Students
% Black Students
33%
31%
# White Students
5,803 Students
373,634 Students
% White Students
46%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,046 Students
47,903 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
595
27,303
# Students in K Grade:
843
54,200
# Students in 1st Grade:
904
56,847
# Students in 2nd Grade:
887
58,232
# Students in 3rd Grade:
899
57,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
903
57,861
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,001
58,020
# Students in 6th Grade:
959
58,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
909
59,444
# Students in 8th Grade:
925
60,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,147
71,959
# Students in 10th Grade:
974
63,852
# Students in 11th Grade:
838
57,101
# Students in 12th Grade:
817
52,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,492 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,874 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$183 MM
$12,084 MM

Spending
$162 MM
$11,764 MM

Revenue / Student
$14,492
$15,220

Spending / Student
$12,874
$14,817

Best Anderson 05 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
T. L. Hanna High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2600 Highway 81 North
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5110
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,994 students
Rank: #22.
North Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3325 Highway 81 North
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5040
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #33.
Southwood Academy For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1110 Southwood Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5205
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5205
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
Concord Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2701 Calrossie Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5105
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5105
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #55.
Midway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1221 Harriett Circle
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 716-3800
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 716-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 721 students
Rank: #66.
Anderson Five Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1225 South Mcduffie Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5538
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5538
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #77.
Westside High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
806 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5260
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5260
Grades: 9-12
| 1,714 students
Rank: #88.
Mccants Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2123 Marchbanks Avenue
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5145
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5145
Grades: 6-8
| 561 students
Rank: #99.
Mclees Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4900 Dobbins Bridge Road
Anderson, SC 29626
(864) 716-3600
Anderson, SC 29626
(864) 716-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #1010.
Calhoun Academy Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1520 East Calhoun Street
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5090
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5090
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #1111.
Centerville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1529 Whitehall Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5100
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #1212.
Glenview Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2575 Old Williamston Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 716-4060
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 716-4060
Grades: 6-8
| 667 students
Rank: #1313.
Whitehall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
702 Whitehall Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5255
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5255
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #1414.
New Prospect Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
126 New Prospect Church Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5195
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5195
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #1515.
Nevitt Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Bolt Drive
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5190
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5190
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #1616.
Robert Anderson Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2302 Dobbins Bridge Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 716-3890
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 716-3890
Grades: 6-8
| 1,176 students
Rank: #1717.
Varennes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Highway 29 South
Anderson, SC 29626
(864) 260-5215
Anderson, SC 29626
(864) 260-5215
Grades: 3-5
| 367 students
Rank: n/an/a
Homeland Park Primary
Magnet School
3519 Wilmont Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5125
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5125
Grades: PK-2
| 440 students
Rank: n/an/a
1700 South Fant Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5225
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5225
Grades: PK
| 123 students
Rank: n/an/a
1909 Dobbins Bridge Road
Anderson, SC 29626
(864) 260-5200
Anderson, SC 29626
(864) 260-5200
Grades: PK
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Anderson 05 School District?
Anderson 05 School District manages 20 public schools serving 12,601 students.
What is the rank of Anderson 05hool District?
Anderson 05hool District is ranked #20 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson 05hool District?
46% of Anderson 05hool District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anderson 05hool District?
Anderson 05hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Anderson 05hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,874 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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